there is a separate issue, the defense of marriage act, tomorrow, a ruling in both cases is expected in june. >> abc7 news reporter is in washington, dc, this morning, inside the courtroom when oral arguments begin in a few hours. her reports begin later today on abc7 news at 4:00. >> from overseas, italy's high court has overturned the acquittal of american exchange student amanda knox on murder charges. her reaction came down from her hometown of seattle, saying that it is painful but is confident in the truth. a florence appeals court must rehear the case against knox and her italian ex-boyfriend. in 2011 therapy acquitted in the death of a 21-year-old which the prosecution says resulted in a drug-fueled sex game. in timeline has been set for a new trial. we if she is convicted, italy could try to have her extradicted from the united states. >> a retired san francisco firefighter will try today to convince state regulators to ban the flame retardant chemicals used on household furniture and in baby products. the 27--year veteran believes those chemicals caused his cancer. he contr